[Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)

[Eric the meek]

Context: Omsk is a long way from Ukraine, deep inside Russia, 2800 km east of Moscow. It is right out in the sticks.
Current temperature in Omsk is a balmy -19C.

 

[Albion in the north]

Im off to Ukraine next weekend. My wife and I and 4 others are volunterring at an orphanage in Ternopil for a week. I had asked @Bozza if I could post a gofundme link but he hasnt been back to me yet so Im not going to post it on here but if anyone would like to contribute to the trip I can send them a link. We've already sent out a pick up full of warm clothing, toiletries and powerbanks and we are also taking 30Kg of extras in our luggage each. The pick-up arrived there a couple of days ago and they are over the moon with whats been sent so far. They want us to help with their English and teach them about our "culture". Also spend some time with them, playing games and generally just helping them at what must be a particularly difficult time in their lives, give them some reassurance that people are thinking of them. Also happy to take anything small to post for anyone that has relatives over there. You'll obviously have to get it to me somehow.

 

[cjd]

Please send me a link. Or just "f*** it" and put it on here anyway.

 

[Albion in the north]

Please send me a link. Or just "f*** it" and put it on here anyway.

Thanks. Ive sent the link. Let me know if it doesnt work. Very much appreciated.

 

[raymondo]

Im off to Ukraine next weekend. My wife and I and 4 others are volunterring at an orphanage in Ternopil for a week. I had asked @Bozza if I could post a gofundme link but he hasnt been back to me yet so Im not going to post it on here but if anyone would like to contribute to the trip I can send them a link. We've already sent out a pick up full of warm clothing, toiletries and powerbanks and we are also taking 30Kg of extras in our luggage each. The pick-up arrived there a couple of days ago and they are over the moon with whats been sent so far. They want us to help with their English and teach them about our "culture". Also spend some time with them, playing games and generally just helping them at what must be a particularly difficult time in their lives, give them some reassurance that people are thinking of them. Also happy to take anything small to post for anyone that has relatives over there. You'll obviously have to get it to me somehow.
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Good man . Send (PM I guess) me a link please - thanks!!

 

[Albion in the north]

Good man . Send (PM I guess) me a link please - thanks!!

Cheers. Link sent. Much appreciated.

 

[Binney on acid]

Done !

 

[Eric the meek]

Can you send me a link as well please. Thanks.

 

[The Clamp]

Im off to Ukraine next weekend. My wife and I and 4 others are volunterring at an orphanage in Ternopil for a week. I had asked @Bozza if I could post a gofundme link but he hasnt been back to me yet so Im not going to post it on here but if anyone would like to contribute to the trip I can send them a link. We've already sent out a pick up full of warm clothing, toiletries and powerbanks and we are also taking 30Kg of extras in our luggage each. The pick-up arrived there a couple of days ago and they are over the moon with whats been sent so far. They want us to help with their English and teach them about our "culture". Also spend some time with them, playing games and generally just helping them at what must be a particularly difficult time in their lives, give them some reassurance that people are thinking of them. Also happy to take anything small to post for anyone that has relatives over there. You'll obviously have to get it to me somehow.
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Wow. I’m in awe. Superb work.

 

[Albion in the north]

Can you send me a link as well please. Thanks.

Done. Thanks very much

 

[brighton_dave]

Fire it over to me too please. Other than look for updates, we've not done anything since collecting from the local community and dropping off to a hub when it all started. Hard to know how to help, so massive respect to you.

 

[Albion in the north]

Fire it over to me too please. Other than look for updates, we've not done anything since collecting from the local community and dropping off to a hub when it all started. Hard to know how to help, so massive respect to you.

Done. Thanks very much.

 

[Eric the meek]

Done. Thanks very much

Done. You're doing an amazing job. I take my hat off to you.

 

[Albion in the north]

Fire it over to me too please. Other than look for updates, we've not done anything since collecting from the local community and dropping off to a hub when it all started. Hard to know how to help, so massive respect to you.

I know what you mean. Ive struggled to do things because I wanted to make sure that the help was going to the right place. My wife has friends and family there so have helped them when possible and when I saw that someone wanted volunteers to go to this orphanage, I said straight away to her that we should go. Its not for everyone, I fully appreciate that but I cant sit by and watch. Thanks for your support and if I can bump in to any of you at the Amex or maybe easier at Burnley away, Ill buy you all a pint

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

I know what you mean. Ive struggled to do things because I wanted to make sure that the help was going to the right place. My wife has friends and family there so have helped them when possible and when I saw that someone wanted volunteers to go to this orphanage, I said straight away to her that we should go. Its not for everyone, I fully appreciate that but I cant sit by and watch. Thanks for your support and if I can bump in to any of you at the Amex or maybe easier at Burnley away, Ill buy you all a pint

Link for me too please - and hopefully I’ll buy YOU a pint at Burnley too! Good luck!

 

[Albion in the north]

Link for me too please - and hopefully I’ll buy YOU a pint at Burnley too! Good luck!

Ive sent that over. Cheers.

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

Ive sent that over. Cheers.

 

[Albion in the north]

The main man has approved me to put the link up here.
The lady called Mandy Cioch is the organiser and my wife and I are 2 of the "3 good people" in the description.
If anyone is interested Ill write something up about the trip after and post some pictures. Ive no idea what will greet us when we get there. Been a long time since Ive been in a warzone. (Thankfully)

Donate to Teenage orphans in Ukraine, organized by Ian Cioch

Hi, my name is Mandy Cioch. Me and my friends Oksana Karmasyn, Dave Fisher, Oksana Fisher, Enzo L… Ian Cioch needs your support for Teenage orphans in Ukraine

www.gofundme.com

Cheers @Bozza

 

[Yes Chef]

Done, best of luck

 

[Albion in the north]

Done, best of luck

Thanks. Much appreciated